Learn QUANTLIB with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Use analytic pricing when possible
Limit Monte Carlo paths for initial testing
Cache term structures and volatilities
Vectorize computations in Python for speed
Profile code for bottlenecks in C++
Security Notes
Validate external market data sources
Avoid floating-point rounding errors in critical calculations
Test custom models extensively
Maintain version control for pricing engines
Document assumptions and approximations
Monitoring Analytics
Log simulation outputs
Track pricing errors or discrepancies
Monitor Monte Carlo convergence
Check term structure consistency
Audit calibration and scenario analysis
Code Quality
Follow C++ and Python best practices
Document instruments and engines
Unit test each pricing engine
Validate numerical accuracy
Maintain version control